deputation
Group representing others
A deputation is a group of people appointed to represent others, typically sent to deliver a message, make a request, or negotiate on behalf of a larger body: A deputation of union members met with management.
The word also refers to the act of appointing such representatives.
Deputations carry formal authority from those who sent them.
Accredited diplomatic representative
- emissaryAgent sent abroad
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
- missionPurpose-driven task
- contingentConditional or representative group
party · group · team · plenipotentiary · commissioner · appointee · spokesman · spokesperson
Distinct flat section
- boardFlat rigid panel
- councilAdvisory deliberative group
- commissionPayment for services rendered
- subcommitteeSubset of larger panel
working group · task force · caucus · assembly · synod · tribunal · body · chamber
Speaks with others
- parleyDiscussion between opposing sides
- conferenceOrganized meeting for discussion
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
discussion · mediation · arbitration · conciliation · bargaining · diplomacy · accord · treaty
Formal authoritative directive
- commissionPayment for services rendered
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- appointmentScheduled time for something
- assignmentAllocated work or duty
charge · warrant · empowerment · accreditation · credentials · brief · directive · instruction
envoy
Accredited diplomatic representative
- emissaryAgent sent abroad
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
- missionPurpose-driven task
contingent · party · group · team · plenipotentiary · commissioner · appointee · spokesman · spokesperson · proxy
panel
Distinct flat section
- boardFlat rigid panel
- councilAdvisory deliberative group
- commissionPayment for services rendered
subcommittee · working group · task force · caucus · assembly · synod · tribunal · body · chamber · quorum
talks
Speaks with others
- parleyDiscussion between opposing sides
- conferenceOrganized meeting for discussion
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
dialogue · discussion · mediation · arbitration · conciliation · bargaining · diplomacy · accord · treaty · agreement
mandate
Formal authoritative directive
- commissionPayment for services rendered
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- appointmentScheduled time for something
assignment · charge · warrant · empowerment · accreditation · credentials · brief · directive · instruction · jurisdiction
- missionsmissionary work, foreign missions, mission trips, mission work, mission stations
- MKsmissionary schools, mission field, mission stations, prayer letters
- organized groupsbattalion, brigade, corps, detachment, squad
deputationfull body
Entire physical form
general assembly · mass meeting · plenum · principals · full house